Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Guatemala (Guatemala City) (from: Chicago)

The average price to go to Guatemala (Guatemala City) from Chicago airport is $ 434 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 324 (in may) and $ 634 (in december), which is a saving of $ 111 or a surplus of $ 200 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.

The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $371 to $424 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.

Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Guatemala (Guatemala City) before booking your flight.

If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Chicago-Guatemala (Guatemala City) plane ticket.

How are these data calculated?

We have studied a sample of 41596 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Guatemala (Guatemala City) from Chicago and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.

Average price depending on the departure month

Data analysis:

By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 324, saving $ 111 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 434). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 634).

Flight Chicago-Guatemala (Guatemala City): when is the best time to go for the best price?

Month Good price* Average price Our opinion
January$ 315 $ 407 good price
February$ 320 $ 358 good price
March$ 361 $ 460 fair price
April$ 289 $ 356 good price
May$ 280 $ 324 very good price
June$ 376 $ 488 fair price
July$ 414 $ 548 high price
August$ 323 $ 428 good price
September$ 272 $ 342 good price
October$ 297 $ 387 good price
November$ 356 $ 475 fair price
December$ 479 $ 634 very high price

*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!

Price breakdown to travel from Chicago to Guatemala (Guatemala City)

Data analysis:

The prices for flights from Chicago to Guatemala (Guatemala City) range from $159 to $900. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $159 to $212), 1% at the maximum price (from $847 to $900). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $371 to $424 (16% of tickets).

Cheapest airlines for the Chicago->Guatemala flight

There are 10 companies that serve Chicago from Guatemala (Guatemala City) airport: Spirit Airlines, United, Copa, Aeromexico (aerm), Frontier Airlines, Volaris, Avianca (scheduled), American Airlines, Omskavia Airlines and jetBlue.

Data analysis:

Of the 41596 flights analyzed in previous years, Spirit Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (35% of the time) on the Chicago->Guatemala route.

Direct flight or flight with layover?

Data analysis:

To get the best price for the Chicago-Guatemala (Guatemala City) flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 234 compared to a direct flight).

Which day of the week to leave?

Data analysis:

Statistically, Chicago-Guatemala (Guatemala City) flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $55. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $115.

Which day of the week to come back?

Data analysis:

Statistically, return flights from Guatemala (Guatemala City) to Chicago departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $71. Conversely, departing from Guatemala (Guatemala City) on a saturday may cost you an additional $132.


Top prices Chicago-Guatemala (Guatemala City)

Round tripDatesPrice
Chicago → Guatemala City19-01 to 26-01-2025$ 271 
Chicago → Guatemala City05-02 to 19-02-2025$ 254 
Chicago → Guatemala City06-02 to 20-02-2025$ 254 
Chicago → Guatemala City09-02 to 16-02-2025$ 281 
Chicago → Guatemala City16-02 to 21-02-2025$ 254 
Chicago → Guatemala City20-02 to 27-02-2025$ 264 
Chicago → Guatemala City21-02 to 26-02-2025$ 262 
Chicago → Guatemala City02-03 to 10-03-2025$ 242 
Chicago → Guatemala City13-03 to 20-03-2025$ 264 
Chicago → Guatemala City01-05 to 05-05-2025$ 283 


When to book your flight Chicago - Guatemala (Guatemala City) to get the cheapest price?

Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 1 to 2 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.

Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Chicago-Guatemala flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a monday.

How far in advance should I buy my flight?

Data analysis:

To get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Guatemala (Guatemala City), it is recommended to buy it 1 to 2 months before departure (it is then on average 401 $, which is a saving of 33 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (372 $ more than the average price).

Depending on the departure month

The best time to buy your Chicago to Guatemala (Guatemala City) flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.

Departure on... How far in advance should I book?
January

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 383 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 405), 5 to 6 months ($ 404), 6 to 7 months ($ 400), 7 to 8 months ($ 389), 8 to 9 months ($ 383)

February

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 312 $)

Other interesting period(s): 6 to 7 months ($ 354), 7 to 8 months ($ 355), 8 to 9 months ($ 355), 9 to 10 months ($ 328)

March

Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 377 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 441), 1 to 2 months ($ 412), 7 to 8 months ($ 454), 8 to 9 months ($ 413)

April

Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 327 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 328)

May

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 285 $)

June

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 442 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 475), 2 to 3 months ($ 488)

July

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 491 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 527), 2 to 3 months ($ 541)

August

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 374 $)

Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 416), 2 to 3 months ($ 418)

September

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 312 $)

Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 316), 3 to 4 months ($ 329), 4 to 5 months ($ 337), 6 to 7 months ($ 321)

October

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 309 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 360), 2 to 3 months ($ 318), 3 to 4 months ($ 332), 4 to 5 months ($ 353), 5 to 6 months ($ 312), 6 to 7 months ($ 355), 8 to 9 months ($ 359)

November

Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 386 $)

Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 466), 2 to 3 months ($ 466), 3 to 4 months ($ 423), 4 to 5 months ($ 433), 5 to 6 months ($ 426), 6 to 7 months ($ 411)

December

Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 558 $)

Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 616)

What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?

Data analysis:

Statistically, monday is the day when plane tickets for Chicago->Guatemala are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a monday, you will save $4. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $9 more.



Chicago to Guatemala (Guatemala City): flight price when booking today

Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.

Month Current price
November 2024$ 990
$702 to $1289
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December 2024$ 564
$407 to $1060
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January 2025$ 435
$271 to $828
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February 2025$ 420
$210 to $738
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March 2025$ 564
$232 to $1687
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April 2025$ 625
$290 to $1643
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May 2025$ 515
$283 to $746
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June 2025$ 570
$358 to $779
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July 2025$ 601
$453 to $863
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August 2025$ 507
$299 to $1076
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September 2025$ 438
$438 to $438
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October 2025$ 1214
$1214 to $1214
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Data analysis:

Compared to the average price, december is cheaper to travel to Guatemala (Guatemala City). It may be interesting to book now to leave this month!



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